“I haven’t seen the masks yet. I don’t know why I was chosen but, from a guy who didn’t know anything about West Midlands football before I came, the supporters have been amazing in their support of the team and backing.

“I’m not trying to be sycophantic but it’s quite humbling to have a support that’s so supportive of a team that’s bottom of the league.

“I’m disappointed and frustrated with the season we’ve had.

‘‘Yet some fans are, somewhere within – whether it’s humorous or not I don’t know – being very supportive.

“The buck stops with the manager and I take responsibility for our predicament.

“I hope we can give our fans success. It would be great to stay up for them by winning our last few games.”

Organiser Dean Walton hopes all fans will put on their Tony Mowbray masks just before the kick-off.

He said: “At Ewood Park, Blackburn at precisely 15.59 on Sunday, May 24, 2009, West Bromwich Albion fans intend to create a unique piece of football history.

“Despite a disappointing season in the Premiership, every Albion fan in the away end at Blackburn Rovers will put on a specially commissioned Tony Mowbray mask in a mass show of support for the Baggies manager.

“The masks will create a unique sight never before seen at a football match anywhere in the world.’’